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The recent discussion regarding the 12 High-flow and my experiences on yesterdays job made me once again want to share with you guys my primary pump...the booster pump.

I use a combination of pumps, sometimes a 12 volt, but usually a booster. Sometimes I even apply with the 12v and rinse with the booster, depending on the circumstances. However 75% of the time, its just the booster pump.

These pumps are 110 volt electric, and capable of dispensing 8-12 gallons of fluid per minute with a pressure of less than 160 PSI. I'm not worried about PSI as much as I am volume. Volume gets the job done. Typically I can shoot the soffits on most three story apartment complexes with a booster pump. My method of delivery is a typical metal garden hose trigger gun.

These photos are from the leon county jail. That is a ten year build up of goo, algae and grime that was removed with a 30% solution, and only the force of the booster pump. PW never cranked up yesterday.

I have been using the 12 volt a lot more on concrete softwashing jobs, as I like the ability to control/restrict the flow around grass/landscaping. With the booster pump you will apply a lot of solution at a very high rate. Not the best for overly sensitive areas, but on these big commercial buildings, it the bomb!

Another nice part of this pump is the silence....unless we have to hook into the generator we typically use the customers electric.

Also, I have been as high a 100 feet in a lift and have had no noticeable loss of pressure with the booster pump! I can't say that for most 12 volts.

Call or drop me a line if you have any questions.